The Bismarck Tribune Newspaper, February 13, 1917, Page 1

a G ¢ ie: > ~<A APE cee Seemepeneeeneeee as ul % z ae The Weather Colder. THIRTY-SEVENTH YEAR, NO. 38 ' SUBMARINE SINK | FERS AN SHILES FOR MILITANEK Grand Receptions and Demonstra- tions Planned for Return of the Regiment CAPITAL CITY WILL BANQUET COMPANY ‘‘A”’ Cities of State to Step in Recep- tion Gowns of the Red, the White and the Blue All North Dakota cities—homes of the members of the state regiment— are watchfully waiting for the’ sound of footsteps, Grand receptions and demonstrations to cheer, to feast and to welcome the returning militiamen are planned. Women auxiliaries to the regimental companies, the G. A. R., the W. R. C., Sons of Veterans, Elks and other patriotic orgdnizations as well as commercial clubs of the different cities are behind the pat- riotic movement. On every door a “welcome” sign is going to be placed and every face is going to carry a smile “for the boy who has come back.” Soldiers Coming Thursday. Mustering out of the North Dakota troops will be completed tomorrow morning and the men will depart from Fort Snelling tor their respective sta- tions that eyening and will arrive in the state sometime Thursday morn- ing, Seven hundred and fifty oulicers and men will reach Fargo Thursday morning at 7:30 o’clock and will be banqueted by the Fargo Commercial club after which the sections will leave for the company stations. Com- pafy A of Bismarck should arrive sometime Thursday afternoon, prob- ably on train No. 3, unless the wel- come in Fargo detains the troops un- til evening. Secretary G. N. Keniston. of , the Rismarck Commercial club. ia behind the movement for the demonstration and the welcome to be given the “boys” upon their arrival on home soll for the first’time in six months. At the present time, ‘the secretary is working out the: reception plans with no definite infonmation, however, as to the exact hoyr of the arrival of the members of Company A. The set- ting for the rééeption will be at the armory, probably the latter part of this week and’ ‘will include a banquet ‘at three dollars a plate and a ball. Patriotic addresses and talks from several of the members of the com- pany will be included in the evening’s program, All members of the com- pany will appear in uniform. City is Expected to Decorate. “The merchants of the city are ex- pected to decorate their ,places. of business in flags and buntings,” stat- ed the secretary this afternoon. “There should be a welcome sign on every door and every face should carry a smile. From every residence in the city and in the state a flag ~» should be displayed.” = © i? Bismarck, the capital city of } the state, is going to be in gala aftite in her reception gown ef the red, the white and the blue. Old Glory is go- {ng to float from every business estab- lishment and voices are going to cheer every soldier as he steps from the train. (Special to The Tribune) Grand Forks, N,,D., Feb, 13—Mem- bers of Company ai end the ma- chine gun company 91 ae First, North Dakota national guard, will be given a rousing reception upon their arrival in this city. Every man, woman and child in the city will participate. The city will be in gala attire. The troop- ers will be met at the station and a parade will immediately form, which will move down the principal street of the city. Two mammoth arches, bearing the words “Welcome” will be placed along the line of march. The “boys” will be taken to the Masonic temple, where a banquet will be spread, Addresses will follow. A dance is also planned at which -the guests of honor will attend in uni- form. (Special to the Tribune.) Fargo, N. D., Feb. 13.—The mem- bers of the North Dakota state regi- ment will reach here Thursday morn- ing, at 7:30 o'clock. Under plans sug- gested, the Comniercial club will breakfast the boys. The committee of citizens charged with the duty cf making arrangements for a proper welcome for the members of Co. B has set February 22, Washington’s birthday, as the date fer holding the celebration. The reception program will begin at noon and a banquet will be served to the soldiers and their friends in the armory at 1 o'clock. Major M. F, Steedman, U. 8. A., Re- tired, will be toastmaster. Between 12 and 1 o’clock the members of the company will pu: on a program in the Auditorium, illustrating their life in camp at Mercedes and . Liano Grande. It is expected that Hon. J. F. T. O’Connor of Grand Forks will be one of the speakers. Mandan, N. D., Feb. 13.—Mid the strains of “The Stars and Stripes Forever,” to be played by the Man- ie and and cheers of welcome from tinued on Page Mandan _ will. welcome} iy damaged UNITED PRESS Will Win In Spite of United States General Mackensen Declares Our Entry Into Struggle Too Long Delayed to Assist Allies KAISER PAYS VISIT TO AUSTRIA-HUNGARY (United Press) London, Feb. 13.—The German pub- lic and officialdom declare that the United States’ entrance into the war would not have the slightest effect on the outcome. General von Macken- sen believes that the’ war will be won by the Germans before the United States has time.to get actively-engag- ed in, the stru&gie, if war is declared. The cancelling of all vacations of army officers and men for the month of February is.an indication that Ger- many is awaiting and is prepared for the final chance to win the war. Kaiser Wilhelm's visit to Vienna for a conference with Emperor Karl was the subject of much comment here today.’ It was said that the kaiser was merely paying..a visit to the new sovereign of Anstria-Hun- gary. The United States has» not broken relations with Austria-Hun- gary. British officials say that the Austrians. feel the pinch of hunger and of war losses and are asking some sort of aid. PERIODS OF CRACE. EXPIRE OR VESSELS Germany’s Policy of Relentless . Subsea Warfare in. Force in All Zones CRAFT THAT ENTER (Associated Press) Amsterdam, Feb. 13.—All periods of grace for neutral ships entering the zone annouaced as prohibited by Ger- many have now expired, according to a Berlin official’ statement received here. The statement says that im- munity ceased in respect to the At- lantic and English canal zone on the night of’ February 12, for the North sea zone on February 6 and for the Mediterranean zone on February 10. It continues: Warning in Force, “From now on, therefore, in all pro- hibited zones, the warning which has been issued is in full force, and ship- ping-can no longer expect individual warning. Vesséls which enter the prohibited areas do so with a full knowledge of the dangers threatening them and their crews. It is expressly stated that all news spread from en; emy sources about any torpedoing of neutral ships without previous warn- ing before the date mentioned for the various prohibited areas is incorrect. “The periods of grace mentioned were also in force for enemy passen- ger vessels, because it was possible that they were carrying neutral pas- sengers, who were, perhaps, ignorant of the new blockade regulations.” PIRAEUS. ABLAZE HEAVY LOSS OF LIFE. REPORTED (Associated Press) London, Feb. 13.—Fire is sweeping through a large section of Piraeus and has caused a heavy loss of life, according to a Reuter’s dispatch sent from the Greek port last night. At the time the dispatch was filed, the fire had been raging for four hours, and was uncontrolled in spite of the combined efforts of all avail- able Greek firemen and soldiers aid- ed by Allied troops. The conflagration started in a mu- nitions fire late Monday afternoon, and spread rapidly over a consider- able area. RAIDERS REPORTED SINK BY BRIS (United Press.) Buenos Ayres, Feb. 13.—The news- paper, Razon, today printed dispatch- es from. Rio de Janeiro of rumors that British cruisers sunk the German taider, Vineta, a submarine, rescuing the survivors. One cruiser was bad- in the battle, it was re- ported. PROTECT SHIPS Bill Introduced in Senate to; Throw Open Harbors to Men-of-War of Belligertents BELIEVED THIS WILL AID IN GUARDING COMMERCE Act Would Allow United States| to Aid Allies Without Further Steps by Congress (Asosciated Press) Washington, Feb. 13.—A bill direct- ed against ruthless submarine war- fare and proposing to open the ports, harbors and waters of the United States, in time of war, to warships or vessels of belligerents against whom such warfare is waged, was introduc- ed today by Senator Saulsbury, of Deleware, president pro tempore of the senate. and a member of the for- eign relations committee, At his re- quest, it was referred to the commit- tee, The bill is entitled: “An Act to discourage the violation of interna- tional law upon the high seas.” “This measure,” said Senator Sauls- bury, “may enable the government, without declaration of war, to abéfst in preventing violation of internation- al rights at sea by giving assistance to those engaged in abating unrecog- nized and unwarranted systems of warfare, It is a step that may be ef- fected in the present international crisis without a declaration of war on our part.” Other senators pointed out that the bill would permit the United States to give and to the Entene allies as long as the German. submarine cam- ;paign is maintained, without any fur- ther action by congress, giving the president authority to’ use. armed forces of the"nation fo protect Amer: can seamen and property on the seas. BORAH HAS AMENDMENT, Washington, Feb. 13.—Senator Bor- universal military training bill. | “We cannot have a universal mili- tary training law and a_ national guard at the same: time,” he said. DISTANCE. TARIF WITHOUT DISSENT The bill providing for a distance tariff bill for Noth Dakota; ‘fashioned after the Cashman''law of Minnesota, passed the senate today without a dissenting vote, The bill was intro- duced by Senator Nelson of Richland. It is senate bill 77. iy Senate bill 114, taking the ban off Sunday shooting during the open sea- son, passed the senate by a vote of 26 to 20; three being absent. Senate bill 82, providing for regular medical inspection in all public schools, passed by a vote of 46. Senate bill 87 was reconsidered this afternoon and recalled from. the house. This bill provides that the town located on a railroad which re- ceived the highest vote in a county seat contest shall be designated the county seat. -It is recalled because of a protest from Missouri Slope counties which it would affect. Senator Lindstrom resolution signed by Charles E. Ellis and 8047 petitioning - against any change in the present game laws ex- cept the reduction of the bag limit on prairie chickens and the removal of protection from Beaver. ‘A large number of bills were indefi- nitely postponed in both houses this afternoon. The time in which com- mittees may report bills back to the senate was extended td the fiftieth day under suspension of the rules this afternoon. SEVERE COLD FAILS TO DRIVE SUFFRAGE PIGKETS FROM POST (United Press) Washington, Feb. 13.—Despite a temperature of two above zero, the coldest here in three years, the suf- frage workers increased their num- ber stationed around the White House today. Fifteen are now stand- ing outside the gates. SAMESTOWN’S POPULATION 18 7,000 SAYS. KEITER’S Jamestown, N. D., Feb. 13.—Keiter’s directory shows htat Jamestown has ‘passed the 7,000 population mark. This is an increase of a thousand over the censug of 1916. EY ey tah today offered an amendinent to the | DISTRICT AT OWN RISK: MEASURE PASSES introduced al BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, FEB. 13. 1917. ASSENGE as IO ASSOCIATED PRESS ON WAR DIET; Over Eating, One of the National Besetting Sins Now Impos- sible in Germany AMERICANS WITH GERARD TELL OF CONDITIONS ——t Rich Suffer Comparitively Little Because Money. &till Buys Luxuries of: Life (Associated (FF \ss) Berne, Feb. 13.—Ameficans who ar- rived here from Germany with Am- bassador Gerard are congratulating themselves on having pscaped — fur- ther wrestling with Ge*many'’s food problems, Butchers’ Windows well stocked with assorted mieats, such as are seen here, are an Uywonted sight. in Berlin. Meat igs now so scarce n the German capital that it is never hung in windows to attract buyers, but is spedily distributed without ad- vertising. Sold on Card. Practically all meat sold is sold on a card, entitling each person to half a pound weekly, but dis made of kidneys, lungs, and other scraps can be bought in restaurants without a card. Game and poultry are exempt from the card system, and command extraordinary prices. Tie maximum prices for pork and mutton range from 50c to 70c, but a dollar more is paid at backdoors, for, despite Ger- many’s genius for) organization, much surreptitious stealing prevails, Even German officials, usually models of the strictest obedience to the law, give hungry children the advantage of a loose interpretation and do not put awkward questions, Rich Suffer Litt! The rich, of suitsy, isles compar: atively little. They are still able to buy high priced poultry or fish, The poorer people, especially in Berlin, undoubtely suffer from hunger, as their food is confined mainly to bread, potatoes, turnips and low grade marmalade. It is erted that in ‘country districts ithe food problem is less pressing than in the big cities. In spite, however, of the fact that anyone visibly showing marks of un- derfeeding. Some elderly persons and some anxious mothers look emaci- ated and reduced weight is quite gen- eral. A common question asked when firends meet: “How many pounds have you lost?” Physicians are writing in the medi- cal journals that children are now evidently ‘undernourished, particular- ly lacking fats, yet, the merry sled- ding throngs in the parks during the last month never suggested lack of food. The general verdict is that the health of the people is better than before the war, when overeating had almost assumed ghe character of a national besetting sin. GO VIA PARIS. (United Press) Berne, Feb. 13—Ambassador Ger- jard and his immediate party complet- ed plans today for the next step in their trip home, They will leave Berne, Thursday, for Paris and will stay in the French capital until they can make connections on the Spanish liner Borcelono sometime later in the month. Every courtesy is being ex- tended the American party here. Passengers Must Sign a Waiver (Associated Press.) London, Feb. 13—Passengers who sought to book to the United States today on vessels of the American line found that they were required to sign @ special waiver, releasing the com- pany from all-responsibility while en- route. Those who refused to sign the waivers, were given back their money. AMERICANS IN CREW. (United Press) London, Feb. 13.—Three Americans were included in the crew of the Brit- ish steamer Saxonian, sunk February 8, landed here today. The Americans were W. E. Gardin, Ellwood Moore and John Ftefani.. Gardin was injur- ed in thé submarine attack on the vessel. FORKS BONSPEL OPERS Grand Forks, N. D., Feb. 13.—The Kota opened at the Calendonia club Tinks in this city last night. Curlers from all sections of the state and northern Minnesota are entered, but few matches were played on initial! Galveston, “deveted to en-} ond battalion Minnesota tertaining the many visitors and get-| left ting the schedules well underway. | UPON CONCERTED ACTION AGAINST BY LEGISLATION) HEALTH BETTER) GERMANY HAS NOT BEEN ABANDONED KAISER | ADVISED ON OUR POSITION German-Americans at Berlin As- sured Him That Wilson Did Not Dare to Sever Relations ANTI-AMERICAN FACTION IN CONTROL JUST NOW Everyone in Empire Working Day and Night to Make Final Drive to Win Struggle (United Press.) With Ambassador Gerard’s at Berne, Switzerland, Feb. 13.—Ber- lin was astonished, officials and the public alike, when President Wilson broke relations with Germany. That came because officials were recently assured by German-Americans in the United States that President Wilson would not sever relations with the im- perial government for fear of a gen- eral uprising. The same belief was held by the German public. What Influenced Germany. Writing trom neutral ‘soil; it-is pos- sible for the first time to learn what lead Germany to her decision of un- limited warfare. The attempt to use unbridled submarines in warfare dates back as far November, Dr. Philip Schiedemann, Socialist leader in the reichstag, said at that time that if the United States did not sever re- lations with Germany he would -head a. militant movement to bring . about peace. This came about at a time when the German people were dest!- ‘tute and despondent, Simultaneous!) ithe land owners and industrial Party to end the war was by unlimited sub- marine warfare, These German people have .alway3 been anti-American, They succeeded food is very scarce, one:seldom sees! in convincing Quartermaster General ture. tudendorff of this. Meanwhile, | tional ‘Liberals, who would wel ar between the two countries, won over Foreign Secr Zimm mann as to the subm ne poli Finally, at the kaiser’s birthday cele- bration on January 27, at imperial headquarters, there was included in the conference such prominent Ger- man leaders Minister von Hellfer-! ich, minister of colonies south, and the imperial surer, Ruddren, who were opposed to fighting American in- tervention. Work Day and Night. Everyone in Germany is working day and night. The answer which the Entente Allies returned to peace pro- posals, as well as to President Wil- son’s suggestions, frightened Turkey so that the Ottoman empire will con- tinue in the war just as long as Ger- many defends Constantinople. Bulga- ria is practically in the hands of Field Marchal von Hindenberg. Meanwhile, Zeppelins are seen flying over Berlin daily. CALL TRADES TO COLORS | (Associated Press) London, Feb. 13.—A Reuter’s dis- patch from Berne says that the Ger- man authorities have suddenly called to the colors all officials of trade unions and socialist organizations. - These officials, who aggregate 10,000 | in number, have previously been ex- empt from military duties. BARTHLEME. VEN PASSPORTS FOR HIS RETURN (United Press) Washington, Feb. 13—When the Frederick VIII puts to sea tomorrow | with Ambassador von Bernstorff and! his party, she will bear an unexpected | ‘passenger, Dr. George Barthleme, an von the com! ‘ers told the government the only way | QVERT AGT FEARED Administration Admits ness of Situation Grows Daily —Consider Arming Ships THE NAVY MAY FURNISH MERCHANT MARINE GUNS Some Step Must Be Taken to Re- lieve Conditons Surrounding American Shipping (Associated Press) Washington, Feb. 13.—Berlin’s for- mal announcement that the time has expired for all exceptions in the cam- paign of ruthlessness, turned a‘ten- tion here today to the questions which confront the American govern- ment in whatever next step may be taken to meet the situation. President Wilson abandoned his usual morning game of golf and re- mained at work in his study. In the afternoon the cabinet met and went over the situation. Questions Considered. Among the questions now chiefly considered are: The proposed conference of neu- trals to outline the rights of the na- tions now not engaged in the war. This has not taken definite form, and its exact status has not been divulg- ed; nevertheless, it is known the idea has not been abandoned. Loaning Guns, ‘ Loaning guns for the arming of |American merchantships. The pre- ‘ponderance of opinion among officials \who have advised the president on \this point favors having the navy, fur- pnish the gens, Action on Austria’s situation in the new campaign. The new ambassador, |Count Tarnowski, still is waiting to present his credentials. Reply to Mexico, A reply to Mexico's suggestion for embargoes on food and ammunition to the belligerents, Any or all of these questions are expected to be decided in the near fu- being While it was reiterated today that the president would not be rushed in- to war, it was plain that all officials yealize that the much-feared overt act i might come at any time, SEARCHERS WORK RUINS FOR BODIES (Associated Press) Minneapolis, Feb. 13—Search for the bodies of a dozen persons who are believed to have lost their lives in the fire which destroyed the Ken- wood hotel here early yesterday, was resumed in the ruins of the place by police and firemen today. The searchers expressed little hope of making any progress in the huge mass of ice-coated debris for a week. SUPPLIES BY Havana, Feb. 12.—Official announce- ment was made today that the United States government has offered 5,000 rifles and 5,000,000 cartridges to the Cuban government. An encounter has occurred in Ma- tanzas province, between government troops and rebels.. According to a re- port received here today, the rebels were dofeated, The rebel troops were led by Mayor ‘American, and Washington corres- pondent for the Cologne Gazette. ed Germany in making the peace prof- fers. His move so exasperated offi- cials that they have his passports back home. His | intimacy with the German embassy and his connection with the Cologne {paper made him virtually a German agent. The George SBarthleme, state department regards , German official, and as such he is not welcomed at the state department. SECOND MINN. LEAVES. Tex., Feb. 13—The Sec- field artillery Llano Grande today for Fort Snel- ling. ‘ It is thought that he greatly inspir-) arranged he should} German news-; first bonspiel ever held in North Da-! paper correspondent, practically as a’ Conzales of the town of Santo Domin- go, Santa Clara province. A police official was taken prisoner. {| Colonel Miguel Lores, a. veteran of the war of independence, has been captured near Pinar de! Rio, after hav- ‘ing been pursued for three days. He ‘fell with his horse and his leg was ; broken. WOUNDED AMERICAN IN QUEENSTOWN HOSPITAL (Associated Press) Queenstown, via London, Feb. 13.— Of the three American firemen who ; were aboard the British steamship Saxonian when she was shelled, tor- 'pedoed and sunk by a German sub-' “marine last Wednesday, one of them. ‘James Weygard, was wounded by i shell splinter and is now in the hos- pital here. EE eee STEAMER SFFK PLAN 10. (TEUTONS THRIVE LEAGUE OF AEUTRALS TO DECIDE Serious- !fare, inaugurated February 1, was re+ WAITE STAR LNER AFR COS UNDER Second-Class Passenger Boat Be lieved to Have Been Sunk by Submarine SEVENTEEN OF CREW ARE REPORTED MISSING Officials Say Ship Had’ Béen’ En- gaged in Admiralty Service of Late FOURELAND SUNK London; Feb. 13.—The . British steamer Foureland has been sunk it was announced today. ; London, Feb. 13.—Lloyds’ ship. ing agency this afternoon an- nounced that the White Star lin- er, Afric of 11,999 tons gross, had been sunk. Part of the crew of the liner was landed. ead SECOND.CLA8S BOAT The Afric belonged to the Oceanic Steam Navigation comp- any of the White Star line. Steamship men familiar with the vessel said she had accomods- tions for about 500 passengers, second class only. She was engaged in the Liver- pool, Capetown, and Australian service. At the office of the White Star’ line it was said the ship had been engaged in admiralty service, but whether 99: pngaged whea sunt they did not know. NEW YORK GETS WORD, New York, Feb. 13,—Germany’'s big- gest prize in her new submarine war;,, ceived today when the 11,9174on White Star liner, Afric, was sunk, The biggest vessel heretofore sunle was the Eritish steamer, California, of 8,937 tons, and the ‘British steamer, Port Adelaide, of 8,190 tons, was the third largest. The Afric was formerly engaged in passenger service between England and Australia, according to shipping j Vessel was sunk. Divers who made | c> — oo = => = —_ nm =p ~ = | UNTED STATES (Associated Press.) i men. BOAT IS SUN TO HOE CWE “IS BELIEF (United Press) Chicago, Feb. 13.—Belief that David Alexander, captain of the steamer A. W. Moore, was murdered and his steamship sent to the bottom to hide the crime was expressed by owners of the vessel today. Steps are being taken to raise the ship at the Chi- cago division dock, where it was sunk Saturday. The captain was paid $390 in back wages the day before the an examination, declared that the seacocks had been opened. SPSSHHSSSOSOSO SOS + WAR SUMMARY. e SPHPTHSSESCOO OOF O®D (Atsociated Press.) While the military activities along the Franco-Belgian front, where the British are fighting their way toward Bapaume, have siackened, there has been an increase in the importance of the operations in several of the other war areas, From the Tigris front there comes the official report of an important British success. The British have es- tablished a line more than-three miles long across the bend of the Tigris, west of Kut-el-Amara, the operations resulting in the Turks there being completely hemmed in, it is declared. In Macedonia, the Teutonic forces have taken the offensive in the Moa astir region. Today’s German head- quarters’ statement announces the capture of an Entente hill position east of Paralova, in the bend of the Cerna and several camps in the rear of this point. Nearly 100 Italians were taken prisoners and five ma- chine guns were captured. On the Russian front, the Austro- German forces have repulsed (Rus- sian attacks along the Sereth in Ge- licia, and further south sloag the Moldavian frontier of Rumant>. a Rus sian point of support rear Valle Putaa ” was captured by the Germans. Another vessel has been added to the list of victims of the submarias she is not listed in the latest shipping